Structural design and analysis of a servo crank press

Due to precision, flexibility, simplicity in construction, easy control, higher speed and lower energy consumptions, servo presses have recently become popular in metal forming applications. Servo press technology combines the advantages of hydraulic and conventional mechanical presses without their drawbacks. This study presents design, construction and demonstration of a servo crank press system for metal forming operations. The research involves structural design and analysis with dynamic considerations of the servo press. A design and manufacturing guide is offered. The press used in this work has a load capacity of 500 kN and stroke capacity of 200 mm. Structural CAD model is constructed, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of press parts are performed within safety limits. Experimental studies are performed on this machine. Satisfaction at the output is seen.